Adult Sepsis Management in Internal Medicine: Are We Overtreating, Undertreating, or Targeting the Wrong Metrics?

Adult Sepsis Management in Internal Medicine: Are We Overtreating, Undertreating, or Targeting the Wrong Metrics? Review Abstract Background Management of adult sepsis requires prompt decision-making amid uncertainty about infection, organ dysfunction, hemodynamic status, and treatment responsiveness. Although standardized care pathways may reduce harmful delays, indiscriminate

Frailty Before the ICU: Using Frailty Scores to Guide Escalation Without Turning Them Into Gatekeepers

Frailty Before the ICU: Using Frailty Scores to Guide Escalation Without Turning Them Into Gatekeepers Review Abstract Purpose: Frailty has emerged as an important predictor of adverse outcomes in hospitalized and critically ill adults, particularly among older patients with multiple chronic conditions. As healthcare systems increasingly care

The Internist’s Role in the Longevity Movement: Separating Science from Pseudoscience

The Internist’s Role in the Longevity Movement Separating Science from Pseudoscience Abstract The longevity movement has gained considerable traction in recent years, driven by advances in molecular biology, increased public interest in healthy aging, and widespread media coverage of anti-aging interventions. Promises of extended lifespan

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-)     Introduction Frailty assessment remains critically underutilized in healthcare settings despite affecting approximately 15% of noninstitutionalized adults in the United States

Periodontitis Patients Likely To Suffer From Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Periodontitis Patients Likely To Suffer From Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment In recent years, research has increasingly confirmed a robust epidemiological link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis  (RA), with studies since 2017 reinforcing this connection. However, questions remain regarding the reciprocal effects of treating either condition and the underlying biological mechanisms. This review

Adult Sepsis Management in Internal Medicine: Are We Overtreating, Undertreating, or Targeting the Wrong Metrics?